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French Translation and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS)

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  • Déborah Ducasse

    (Institute of Functional Genomics, National Center for Scientific Research, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), University of Montpellier, 34094 Montpellier, France
    Department of Emergency Psychiatry and Post Acute Care, Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France
    Therapy Center for Mood and Emotional Disorders, Department of Adult Psychiatry, La Colombière, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France)

  • Martin Leurent

    (Therapy Center for Mood and Emotional Disorders, Department of Adult Psychiatry, La Colombière, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France)

  • Marie-Christine Picot

    (Clinical Research and Epidemiology Unit (Public Health Department), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier, University of Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
    Centre de Recherche en Épidémiologie et Santé des Populations (CESP), U1018 INSERM, Université Paris-Saclay, 94807 Villejuif, France)

  • Safa Aouinti

    (Clinical Research and Epidemiology Unit (Public Health Department), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier, University of Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France)

  • Véronique Brand-Arpon

    (Therapy Center for Mood and Emotional Disorders, Department of Adult Psychiatry, La Colombière, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France)

  • Philippe Courtet

    (Institute of Functional Genomics, National Center for Scientific Research, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), University of Montpellier, 34094 Montpellier, France
    Department of Emergency Psychiatry and Post Acute Care, Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France)

  • Paul Barrows

    (School of Psychology, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UK)

  • Edo Shonin

    (Awake to Wisdom Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness Research, 4 Derby Grove, Nottingham NG7 1ND, UK)

  • Supakyada Sapthiang

    (Awake to Wisdom Centre for Meditation and Mindfulness Research, 4 Derby Grove, Nottingham NG7 1ND, UK)

  • Emilie Olié

    (Institute of Functional Genomics, National Center for Scientific Research, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), University of Montpellier, 34094 Montpellier, France
    Department of Emergency Psychiatry and Post Acute Care, Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire, 34090 Montpellier, France)

  • William Van Gordon

    (School of Psychology, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UK)

Abstract

According to ontological addiction theory, the root cause of mental suffering is a dysfunctional conceptualisation of the self. Typically, an individual with such a flawed self-concept deems themselves to be intrinsically separate from their surroundings, with their beliefs, choices and behaviours structured in order to reinforce their sense of an independently existing self. The Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS) was developed to measure ontological addiction and demonstrates good psychometric properties for the original version validated in English. The present study aimed to validate a French language version of the OAS. The 24-item OAS was administered to 492 French adults with emotional and/or mood disorders. The French OAS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.89) and strong test–retest reliability. We suggest a single-factor structure, aligning with the original English version. The 12-item OAS also showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.81). Construct validity was confirmed by medium to large correlations with self-esteem, shame, perfectionism and mindfulness. These results support the use of the French OAS in research and clinical practice, offering a robust measure for assessing ontological addiction as well as a dimensional assessment of psychiatric symptoms.

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  • Déborah Ducasse & Martin Leurent & Marie-Christine Picot & Safa Aouinti & Véronique Brand-Arpon & Philippe Courtet & Paul Barrows & Edo Shonin & Supakyada Sapthiang & Emilie Olié & William Van Gordon, 2025. "French Translation and Validation of the Ontological Addiction Scale (OAS)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(4), pages 1-22, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:4:p:511-:d:1622163
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